January 9, 2011

I have been drooling over this very eclectic, vibrant and glamorous home ever since i have seen it on Marie Claire maison. This is a house of Mireille fear from Paris drawing inspiration from Indian kitsch and Bollywood .Who would have thought that just one color pink would bring in so much of charm not only to a room but to a whole house ?

Loved everything in this house , very tastefully done ,Oh yes , very much Indian inspired !!!

January 6, 2011

I am glad that I came across his work and was impressed by his one of a kind designs . I want to introduce all of you a multi faceted, an innovative paper artist Anand Prakash who has exhibited his talent through various arrays of stationery and paper art . His work is aesthetically appealing , artistic and uniquely different. . The highlight of Anand’s work is use of 100% recycled and wooden free hand made paper in his products . A self taught artist who has created a unique signature style sticking to eco friendly ways of craftsmanship , draws inspiration from Indian traditions, art and craft and day to day life. Anand is designing beautiful range of stationery combining tradition and craftsmanship with a modern approach and has swiftly earned an international reputation . His work has been featured in shows at Paperworld – Frankfurt (Germany) and The National Stationery Show in New York.

Today , his company Anand’z Creation sells large selection of beautiful stationery and cards, gift items such as journals , office accessories , etc within India and abroad.

Featuring below some of my favorite ones from his range of products:

Spice range – new concept !! – exceptional use of spices . Anand has also developed paper from with real spices and thus named mainly on spices - Bay-leaf, cardamom, cinnamon and cumin.

Dinner Invite

Recipe Book

Spice paper

Luxe collection with recycled brass ornamentation

Monotone collection - with Images hand-printed by silkscreen in single tones

January 1, 2011

He is a well known name in Textiles world and doesn’t need any introduction. He is on every lifestyle , home decor or textiles blogs and magazines. India inspirit was running behind but as they say – It’s better late than never . So , here I am introducing John Robshaw – immensely talented Textiles designer based in New York. His work speaks about his love affair with India and its intoxicating beauty. In his own words “I-Caught-the-Asia-Bug” John had come to India to find natural indigo dyes for his paintings but he instantly fallen in love with India’s almost 2000-year old precious textile traditions.

In an attempt to merge his international design background with the skills of Indian craftsmen , he has been developing an impressionable range that reflects India's cultural diversity with the quite stylish and modern twist and thus creating his signature look . His range has an Indian flavor and feelings , colors from soft , neutral to vibrant , designs drenched in ancient royal splendor, completely hand crafted, paying an ode to craftsmanship in India.

I loved the way John has expressed his passion for work “By producing my textiles abroad, I get to become a minor character in the lives of the people I work with, and I can take inspiration from what I see and do there. I go to their weddings, celebrate their festivals, I get sick with them, I develop relationships with the people who are teaching me. When you look at my textiles, its like you've been on the world tour along with me."

Would it not be double delight for us when we get to see not only his work but a glimpse of his beautiful house . His house is recently featured in lonny magazine . Here are some of the captivating pics with so much of Indianness.

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About Me

am product development consultant - Apparels. Worked with stores like Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Target Stores, Timberland, Next, Maurices, Rocawear etc;
I love anything that is inspired by India, it can be anything from arts, crafts , jewelry, textiles, furniture, home decor with a real Indian touch!!!!!. India undoubtedly has a great, rich cultural heritage where royalty of her Maharajahs and regalities of Maharanis (Queens) exhibit grandeur and matchless lifestyles.
This blog showcases the work of artisans, designers, art collectors not only from India but from other parts of the world, where India has been a perennial source of inspiration. Come and explore India and her eternal glory with me through marvelous and magnificent places , royal palaces, rural & urban lifestyle, luxurious hotels , Intricate Architecture, etc. All I can say whatever you would see here, you would always feel – oh yes it is very much Indian or Indian inspired !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!